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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1962

Page

4

Central’s 52-yard punt return seals 7 0 win over Wesleyan

Central’s Flying Dutchmen beat Iowa Wesleyan 7 to 0 in a pivotal Iowa conference game. Sophomore Dave Hay returned a 52-yard punt for the lone score with 11 minutes left in the second quarter. Dykstra forged five interceptions powering a stingy defense, while Weslayan threatened late but Central held. Coach Ron Schipper praised the defensive effort and noted ongoing focus on punt handling and reducing miscues.

Central Iowa Iowa Wesleyan Dave Hay Hay Northville Mich Rk de Cook Bob Slykuis Slykhuis Kk Dykstra Dykstra Runnells Tchdown Denise Wesleyan Aho Bob Pentice Ron Schipper Schipper

Monday Rites for Mrs Van Weelden

Mrs John Lyntje Spiering Van Weelden born August 21 1877 in Her Wynen The Netherlands died September 21 1962 at Pella Community Hospital aged 85. She married John Van Weelden August 1 1902 in Her Wynen and the couple came to the United States in 1916 settling in Pella for 46 years. Surviving: three sons Herman Dirk and Anne VanderWerff one daughter Mrs Hubert Janna VanderWerff twelve grandchildren 22 great grandchildren one brother Anie in The Netherlands. She was preceded in death by her husband one daughter Christina Mrs Albert Van Gorp one son James two grandchildren two brothers and two sisters. Services were held at the Pella Garden Chapel on Monday September 24 after a 1 p.m. prayer service from the family residence Rev Wilbur Ringwald officiated. Casket bearers were James and Robert Van Weelden John Van Gorp Marvin Vander Werff Lester Terlouw and William Van Zante. Interment was in Graceland Cemetery.

John Lyntje Spiering) van Weelden Herwynen Netherlands Pella Community Hospital John van Weelden United States Pella Herman Dirk Anne Lynnville Hubert Janna) VanderWerff Anie Christina Albert’ van Gorp James Pella Garden Chapel Xosidence Rv. Wilbur Ringwalda Robert van Weelden John van Gorp Marvin Vander Werff Lester Terlouw William van Zante Graceland Cemeery

Big Rock Park Program Shows Promise

Dick Vander Laan biology teacher at Pel la Christian High School leads an effort to catalogue all species in Big Rock Park. The 83 acre virgin timber area north of town may gain nature trails and a nature day camp with exploration crafts and exhibits. A shelter house is under consideration and a series of reports will share findings and experiences from the park.

Big Rock Dick Vander Laan Pella Christian High School Vander Laan Biark P. H. Kuyper Big Rock Park Cmtiseen Chronicle News

Autumn Social at Third Reformed Church Planned

The Third Reformed Church plans its annual Autumn Social this Wednesday evening. The event, hosted by the churchwomen societies, will offer soups sandwiches and desserts with the church open to the public from 5 to 8 p.m.

Third Reformed Church

Special Service at Gospel Chapel Tonight

Robert Crawford of Malvern Pa will bring a special message this Tuesday evening 7 45 at Gospel Chapel Crawford an evangelist and Bible teacher with years of experience ministering in the United States Canada and the British Isles

Robert Crawford Malvern Gospel Chapel Crawford United States Canada British Isles

Van Zee Named To Farmers Home Admin Committee

Keith G. Van Zee of Pella has been named to Marion County Farmers Home Administration three member committee for a three year term starting July 1. He succeeds L Stanton Metcalf. other members are Worth A Darnell and Loren H Cummings. The committee reviews loan applications and advises on local policy. last year loans totaled 74575. Van Zee operates a 180 acre farm with corn oats beans hay and about 200 feeder pigs and cattle.

Keith G. van Zee Pella Marion’ County Farmers Home Administration Robert H. Russell Mr. van Zee L. Stanton Metcalf van Zee Worth A. Darnell Knoxville Loren H. Cummings Farmers Home Administration Tee Marion County

Indians Defeat Dutch 26 to 9 and paving project begins

Concrete work starts on a 40 block paving plan as Jensen Construction completes preliminary street trades in Pella. The cement mixer and trucks arrived on east University street near the new high school. Contractor expects to finish by mid November if weather holds, laying about three blocks daily. Meanwhile, Pella's Fall Festival pie contest opens registrations with 17 days to prepare, judging held October 12 at the Legion Hall with cash prizes for top pies.

Jensen Construction Co Sioux City Jensen Cement Pella East University Street New High School Pella Area Legion Hall

Pella Eyes First Victory at Albia Friday

Pella seeks its first win as it travels to Albia after a 26 to 9 defeat at Indianola. Key plays included a 66 yard run by Butler and a 34 yard scoring sprint by Allsup, while Indianola dominated with 310 rushing yards and a late 80 yard drive that fell one yard short.

Pella Albia P. Butler Indianola Butler Allsup Heisman Choate Adianola Mark van Zemeren Roger Stykhuis Alls Peterson

Feed Grain Outlook Sees Smallest Crop Since 1957

Uhrig says USDA now estimates feed grain production for 1962-63 at about 3.485 billion bushels of corn plus soybeans and wheat, down from August 1 and 1961, with corn over 70 percent of supply hitting new disappearance records due to heavy use and exports. Weather in August lowered yields. rains helped the Northeast a bit but most areas remained dry.

Uhrig USDA Economist

Eagles fall ends season with 8-1 mark

Pella Christian Golden Eagles lose in the sectional semifinals to Fremont 4-1 to finish the fall baseball season at 8-1. Earlier wins over Fremont 10-2 and 4-3 highlighted a strong campaign led by Sandy De Haan and Lowell Dahm, with De Haan taking the loss and Bob Swanson earning the win in the semifinal. The Eagles collected four hits and committed three errors in the setback.

Martyn Nymeyer Wesleyan Bob Charlie Stykhuis de Cook Bruce Heerema Frain Tom Heatherington Pella Christian Golden Eagles Fremont Eagles Sandy de Haan Bob Swanson Blakesburg P.C Ottumwa Moravia Dennis Brass Lowell Dahm Don Ver Meer Case de Haan Bryce Menninga Henry van Weelden Marv Slings Bob Zylstra Ray Pethoven Sandy

Red Rock petition warns of Declaration of Taking rights

The Red Rock group denounces the Declaration of Taking used by Army Engineers claiming it violates Due Process, Just Compensation, and Trial by Jury. They urge Congress to repeal the law and restore three core constitutional rights. The piece frames Constitution week with emphasis on property rights and federal procedures.

Red Rock United States Army Star Chamber Secretary of the Army Congress

Marion County Women Republican Club elects officers

The Marion County Women's Republican Club elected officers September 18 in Knoxville with Evan Hultman Iowa attorney general and candidate for re election as guest speaker. Officers include Elmer Vermeer president Luanna Garden chaplain J M Comer secretary H W Vriexelaar historian and Margaret Palmer Knoxville elected. others Gene Stientjes Pella treasurer and Knoxville second vice publicity chair unnamed.

Evan Hultman Iowa Marion County Women’s Republican Club Knoxville Hultman J. M. Comer Elmer Vermeer Pella H. W. Vriexelaar Otley Luanna Garden Margaret Palmer Knoxvill Gene Stientjes

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